Grief is a process which all human beings experience in dealing with tragic news, such as a loved one facing a terminal illness.  Death is a frightening event, which we often avoid discussing.  However religious belief in the meaning of suffering, and of rewards in heaven, can offer us both hope and purpose.

To learn more about the stages of grief and get answers to frequently asked questions about the stages of grief, please review the following resources:

• Stages of Grief - is Grief a process?
• Is Denial and Grief healthy?
• What should I say or not say to help my loved one’s grief?
• Coping with Grief – What does your loved one want?
• How to respect your loved one facing grief.
• Why keep a journal when dealing with Grief?
• Is Anger a stage of Grief?
• How to listen and give your angry loved one control when grieving?
• What is bargaining and how can I help with this stage of Grief?
• What is the depression stage of Grief?
• Grief and God – where is he when I need him the most?